What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientClimbazole
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Aroma
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citrol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sorbitan Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Lysine, Algin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Silk, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Climbazole, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Disodium EDTA, Aroma, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Amodimethicone
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Triticum Vulgare Protein
BufferingHydroxypropylgluconamide
HumectantHydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trideceth-15
EmulsifyingTrideceth-3
EmulsifyingLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Amodimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Triticum Vulgare Protein, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-15, Trideceth-3, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Alternatives
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPolysorbate 80 is a synthetic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid.
It reduces the surface tension between oil and water phases to help them stay mixed and stable in a formulation. In other words, it prevents your formulas from separating into an oily mess.
The CIR Expert Panel has evaluated the scientific data and found this ingredient to be safe, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing at concentrations up to 5% (it's even approved by the FDA as an OTC eye drop ingredient).
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
